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I-77 toll lanes approved despite crowd's objections

The N.C Department of Transportation will move ahead with planned toll lanes on Interstate 77 from Charlotte to Mooresville after the Mecklenburg-Union Metropolitan Planning Organization unanimously backed the project.

Speed Street will take over parts of uptown Thursday
By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. | E-mail | May 22, 2013
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Trucks began lumbering into uptown Wednesday, installing stages, hauling in food and placing barriers for Food Lion Speed Street, the NASCAR-themed street festival that will take over parts of the center city over the next three days.
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List of driver appearances uptown
Speed Street revs up with local acts
Traffic alert: Beware of uptown road closures
Map: Race Festival Layout
Foxx draws praise at smooth confirmation hearing
By Steve Harrison | E-mail | 7:11AM
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Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx, President Barack Obama’s U.S. transportation secretary nominee, had an easy two-hour confirmation hearing before a Senate committee Wednesday, with both Democrats and Republicans often praising Foxx and holding back any critical questions.

On C-SPAN: Watch the Foxx hearing
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Heritage Foundation has eight questions for Foxx
Tweeting the Foxx hearing
Mooresville lawmaker quits co-chairman post over upset with House Speaker Thom Tillis
By Jim Morrill | E-mail | May 22, 2013
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A private spat turned very public Wednesday when a Mooresville lawmaker aired a list of grievances against N.C. House Speaker – and fellow Republican – Thom Tillis, even handing over his gavel as co-chair of a powerful committee.

Read Rep. Brawley's letter (.pdf)
May 5: Rep. Brawley speaks out against I-77 tolls
CEO says Lowe’s will add employee hours after cutting too deeply
By Ely Portillo | E-mail | May 22, 2013
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Mooresville-based Lowe’s Inc. is adding employee hours and making sure its stores have key items in stock, after CEO Robert Niblock said cuts went too far during the recession.

Press release: Financial details
Lowe's sends aid to disaster areas
US home sales tick up to highest in 3 1/2 years
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TRAFFIC » 6:26AM
Headed uptown? Take your time

A number of uptown streets are closed Thursday for the Food Lion Speed Street. But rain also will be an issue for other drivers.

Shooting death in eastern Union County

One person was shot and killed early Thursday morning during an attempted burglary at a house in eastern Union County, the sheriff’s office says.

CRIME & JUSTICE »
Eastbrook Road drama plays out in trial over slain toddler

Shariff Baker says he tried twice to tell police who fired the shots that killed 2-year-old Amias Robinson, but they wouldn’t believe him.

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POLITICS »
McCrory foresees compromise on budget, taxes

Gov. Pat McCrory declined to say Wednesday whether he would veto a state budget that includes provisions he disagrees with.

EDUCATION »
Morrison: CMS will make case for $28.5 million hike

Superintendent Heath Morrison says he will continue to press for a $28.5 million bump at a joint session Thursday.

Harry Jones severance: $263,599
STYLE »
The white time

Fashion rules tie people in knots. They get angry, anxious and exasperated by the idea they shouldn’t wear something because it’s not proper.

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Style File: Jeff Hull
NATIONAL NEWS » 6:24AM
Man shot by FBI had had ties to bombing suspect

Authorities said the man was shot after an altercation while he was being questioned by law enforcement.

UK emergency committee meets after attack
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PANTHERS »
Panthers sign top draft picks

The three big-bodied linemen who are the anchors of the Panthers’ 2013 draft class are under contract.

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NBA PLAYOFFS »
LeBron saves Heat at buzzer

LeBron James made a layup as time expired in OT as the Miami Heat won a wild Game 1, 103-102, of the Eastern finals.

THATS RACIN »
2014 Hall of Fame class spans decades

NASCAR Hall of Fame to add Tim Flock, Maurice Petty, Dale Jarrett, Jack Ingram and Fireball Roberts.

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Photos: 2014 inductees
ENTERTAINMENT »
Danica Patrick shoots GoDaddy ad in Charlotte

As GoDaddy ads go, this one will wind up being pretty tame.

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Danica Patrick films ad
Slideshow: The photo shoot
PHOTOS »
A-10: 49ers 6, Richmond 5
niners tout 150pp baseball
Big inning boosts 49ers
Pack solid in opener
Heels seek 'mojo'
PREP SPORTS »
S.Meck pitcher out to cap big year

The mental part of the game has been the difference for Earl Oliver.

Wednesday's results
Playoff pairings
COLLEGE HOOPS »
Coach K returning to U.S. men's team

Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.

Heels land Pinson
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